Nicobar District organizes SVEEP activities

Port Blair, Mar 24: In view of General Elections 2019, the District Administration, Nicobars, in association with the Department of Sports organized a Canoe (locally called Hodi) Race along with cultural programme, performed on election theme under Systematic Voter’s Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) in Car Nicobar on 22nd & 23rd March 2019, with the objective to create awareness amongst the voters on the significance of voting. Dr. Monica Priyadarshini, District Election Officer/ Deputy Commissioner, Nicobars District was Chief Guest on the occasion while all local Heads of Offices were present.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Priyadarshini highlighted the importance of creating awareness among the people on voting and elections and encouraged them to participate in the up-coming General Election-2019. She also created awareness among the villagers about the importance of voting for strengthening the country’s democracy.

A large gathering of people from the various villages of Car Nicobar witnessed the canoe race. Prizes were distributed to the winners in two categories, i.e, one for the below 18 metres long canoes and another for the canoes above 18 metres.

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